The Snook

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Simpson
March 2020

“We really enjoyed our week at The Snook just before ' Lockdown' in March this year.”

We found the cottage very tastefully renovated, clean and comfortable. Everything was provided to make our stay like a home from home. I had noted previous comments about the heating and hot water system, but we found instructions very clear and did not have any problems at all. It was fabulous being able to sit in front of the fire after a day walking with the dogs. Although we have visited Northumberland many times, this was our first time in Powburn and it proved to be a very quiet and ...

We found the cottage very tastefully renovated, clean and comfortable. Everything was provided to make our stay like a home from home. I had noted previous comments about the heating and hot water system, but we found instructions very clear and did not have any problems at all. It was fabulous being able to sit in front of the fire after a day walking with the dogs. Although we have visited Northumberland many times, this was our first time in Powburn and it proved to be a very quiet and welcome base for our trips out. Being a stone's throw from Chillingham, the surrounding countryside is beautiful and I can only suggest that perhaps an ordnance survey map or details of local walks, would be useful. Although the cottage does back onto the main road we were not troubled with the sound of traffic; after all, this is in the middle of Northumberland!!!
Miss Merchant October 2019

“The cottage was clean, tidy and well presented.”

We thoroughly enjoyed the cottage but there were a few minor points that I wanted to feed back : 1. The cottage is located on a busy main road with allot of traffic going passed at night, this was hampered by the fact that the A1 had night closures 2. the hot water was a little temperamental and you had to run the tap a long time to get any hot water out, once sussed this it was fine 3. shame there was no visitors book in the cottage as it is a good way to share experiences and find out snippets of the local area to explore 4. nothing in the notes in the cottage about places to visit or recycling etc.

Thanks for your positive feedback, its great to hear you enjoyed your stay in The Snook. It's a shame that the A1 was closed, causing a diversion through Powburn. I'd like to point out to potential future customers that there is a 30mph speed limit in the village, the road is usually free from diverted traffic and is quiet at night. The notes have been updated to include recycling instructions. In the notes there is a section on local amenities, these are facilities that are within walking distance of The Snook. In the back of the folder you will find roughly 20 flyers for attractions in the wider area of North Northumberland. If you read the earlier customer feedback on The Snook, you can see previous customers experiences. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Jarvis October 2019

“Having read some of the reviews, we were concerned re whether the cottage would be warm when we arrived, as we planned and didn't arrive until after midnight, so I phoned the owner and asked if the under-floor heating could be put on, which he kindly sorted.”

Regarding the heating, yes to get central heating you need to light the multi fuel burner, (which you also need to do for hot water, or use the immersion heater if required, we didn't use this option at all). The under-floor heating in the kitchen and downstairs wet room was excellent, one tip is to leave the wet room door open and the kitchen doors shut when you go out and overnight, ensuring warmth when returning & in the morning. There's also a kick-board heater in the kitchen which again we didn't need to use, all these available but not all used during a particularly cold weather spell the week we stayed! Yes if you need a bath then you'll need to light the burner and use the immersion heater, but there's two electric showers available instead. For all the appliances / burner lighting, there's detailed instructions available in the cottage welcome folder & manufacturers instructions are also available in the kitchen drawers and shelves. In fact having stayed in many self-catering cottages before over the years, we found that these instructions rated amongst the most comprehensive we've experienced. Again referring to previous reviews, then yes you do need to use three remote controls for the TV & sound, but once they're on you only need to use the SKY remote. For days out, we recommend boat trip from Seahouses to the Longstone lighthouse with Golden Gate sailings, Bamburgh castle & Alnwick Castle/Garden(reduced price tickets available from tourist informatiion centre) For meals out we'd recommend the following; Milan - Italian restaurant in Wooler (9 miles away), when visiting Bamburgh/Seahouses - The Potted Lobster in Bamburgh & also Sunday lunch at the Treehouse , Alnwick Garden, (probably need to book ahead). Overall we had a lovely stay in a cosy beautiful cottage!
Mrs Cody October 2019

“The main room smelt musty.”

The radiator did not work.... it was very cold as we had to light the wood burner to heat the cottage. Heating was not sufficient.. and we had to turn cooker on to warm the kitchen...... downstairs loo had a leak.... poor instructions regarding the hob and microwave... the cottage never felt cosy and warm sadly... lovely big tv but used 3 devices to get it to work!!!

Thanks for your feedback, I hope you enjoyed your time in Northumberland. I'm sorry that the cottage wasn't warm enough for you. I encourage all customers to read the welcome folder when they arrive at The Snook where the instructions on how to operate the heating can be found. If a customer has any issue during their stay, I am always happy to help and will do my best to respond as soon as possible. As was the case when solving the issue, you had operating the induction hob. It is explained in the instructions that there is a kick board heater at the bottom of the unit under the sink in the kitchen along with underfloor heating. When used, there should not be any need to use the oven to heat the kitchen. The leaking at the base of the toilet in the wet room has now been rectified, and I sincerely apologise for this. Sykes owner relations
Ms Cook September 2019

“The Snook is a lovely, homely and surprisingly spacious cottage.”

The kitchen has all the equipment you could want and I was able to cook some lovely meals. Parking is right outside the door so very easy to unpack and pack again. They have full Sky as well as Netflix and a shelf of DVDs and also a record player which was a really lovely way to chill out. Only downsides were that we were told it had an enclosed courtyard but it wasn't at all enclosed which meant we had to take the dog out instead of just being able to let him out, not very relaxing when on holiday. The hot water was a pain, it doesn't seem to work properly so any time we needed hot water we had to put the immersion on 20 minutes ahead. The toilet in the wet room was leaking at the bottom, not very nice.

Thanks for your feedback, I hope you enjoyed your stay in Northumberland. Thank you for identifying the leak at the base of the toilet, as it was a small leak in a wet room that only occurred when the toilet was flushed it hadn't been picked up by the changeover team. This has now been rectified. With regards the hot water in The Snook: The two showers in the property are electric and provide hot water instantly. The hot water for the taps Including the bath is provided by the hot water tank. The tank can be heated using either the immersion heater or the multifuel stove. This is explained very clearly and simply in the welcome folder. I encourage all customers to read this when they arrive at The Snook. The hot water system has been checked and is working correctly. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Boulton August 2019

“The cottage is beautifully furnished and was very comfortable.”

As stated in other reviews it has all the equipment you could possibly need for your stay. Not knowing the area we didn’t realise that Powburn, and specifically the Snook, is on a busy main road and the traffic noise from passing lorries and cars was clearly heard, and sometimes felt, in every room. However we soon came to terms with it. I would have appreciated some information on recycling in the property as every area is different. The local shop was excellent and there was a fantastic play area for children close by. We found a super pub in Eglingham, 4 miles away, which was very welcoming and served a great choice of food. The nearby pub mentioned no longer serves food. The Snook provides a great base to explore the local area.
Mrs Mumford July 2019

“Cottage was beautiful, full of character, exceptionally clean and so well equipped with an abundance of gadgets including Sky tv upstairs and down.”

The area is stunning and I can totally understand why Northumberland is an AONB- area of outstanding natural beauty. A perfect blend of great beaches, historic castles, stunning scenery around every corner and the local people were very friendly! Dogs welcome virtually everywhere with treats on hand in most places Certainly a 5* holiday for us! I traveled with two teenage boys and a dog and we were all happy
Mrs Greville November 2018

“An exceptionally comfortable cottage with more technology than you can shake a stick at!”

Pity the local pub has gone the way of so many. We would love to return to see more of this beautiful county.
Mrs Murray November 2018

“There were no local amenities - e.”

G. pub for socialising/food - would be good to note this in literature. Would also recommend that the dog walking facilities are noted in the literature as a local resident advised that the field (with dog bin) was not to be used for dog walking. We also found that the next door neighbour (left of the front door) was unhappy that we accidentally parked the back wheels of the car on the flag stones. As it was dark when we arrived - we did not see this until the morning. Signage would be useful. It would have also been beneficial to know that we needed to purchase fuel for the multi stove in advance of arriving. Thanks
Mrs Delaney October 2018

“Beautiful cottage very well equipped easy to get to places of interest.”

Would book it again
Mr Spencer August 2018

“Fantastic cottage, had a lovely stay there.”

Very comfortable and well equipped and in a good location for the coast, Beamish River Valley etc.
Ms Wattley July 2018

“The cottage was even better than the photographs, only down side was no local pub, as the one in Powburn has closed down.”
Mr Armstrong July 2018

“Fabulous property, superbly fitted out, wish I could have spent more time there.”

An absolute gem.
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The property

This fabulous, stone-built, mid-terrace cottage sits in a perfect Northumberland location, in the attractive village of Powburn.

The Snook comes within reach of the region's finest attractions and boasts a beautiful interior, making it ideal for groups of four who wish to discover the first-rate opportunities nearby.

Be welcomed into the cottage by its slick kitchen/diner, with light units and a wooden dining table, it provides all that you will require whilst staying here.

Next you will find a classy wet room, a spacious and convenient layout to make the most of.

The Snook's sitting room exudes charm as its exposed stone walls and fabulously large woodburning stove draw you in for a night with your loved ones in front of the fire.

Wander up the open tread staircase to discover the welcoming first floor which nestles cosily under the sloping ceiling.

Here you will find the two tastefully finished bedrooms, the master room is enhanced by stunning feature beams.

The interior of the property concludes lovingly with a glistening family bathroom.

The Snook benefits from a usefully central location in Northumberland, there is a pub and a convenience shop within one mile.

The attractions of the county lie at your fingertips, from here you can easily reach the rural wonders of the Northumberland National Park and the Northumberland Coast AONB, whilst popular towns include Alnwick, Rothbury and Alnmouth.

The 68 national cycle route passes just by The Snook, the property contains a large bike store making it perfect for cyclists.

A stylish base from which to explore all that this breathtaking region has to offer.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with TV, 1 x twin with TV
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC
Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner with TV
Sitting room with TV and multi-fuel stove
Electric underfloor heating, multi-fuel stove and central heating
NEW automated hot water system
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV in sitting room, kitchen and both bedrooms, DVD/Netflix in sitting room, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
There is off road parking for 1 car at property, and further parking free of charge 100m away
Lockable bike storage
Brick BBQ
Sorry, no smoking
One well-behaved pet allowed
Shop and pub 1.5 mile (pub referred to is in a nearby village).

About the location

POWBURN

Alnwick 9 miles; Rothbury 10 miles; Wooler 9 miles.

The small pretty Northumberland village of Powburn is situated in the foothills of the Cheviots and surrounded by glorious countryside. The village has a shop and a wide range of amenities are available in the nearby market town of Alnwick. The village makes an ideal base for exploring the Northumberland National Park, Alnwick with its imposing castle (known to millions as Hogwarts School in Harry Potter!), the impressive castle gardens and The Treehouse Restaurant. The spectacular coastline, the attractive towns of Wooler and Rothbury and the well known National Trust country house and gardens at Cragside are all within easy reach.

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Northumberland Cottages

The Snook

Powburn, Northumberland (Ref. 964709)

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Features

“We really enjoyed our week at The Snook just before ' Lockdown' in March this year.”

“The cottage was clean, tidy and well presented.”

“Having read some of the reviews, we were concerned re whether the cottage would be warm when we arrived, as we planned and didn't arrive until after midnight, so I phoned the owner and asked if the under-floor heating could be put on, which he kindly sorted.”

“The main room smelt musty.”

“The Snook is a lovely, homely and surprisingly spacious cottage.”

“The cottage is beautifully furnished and was very comfortable.”

“Cottage was beautiful, full of character, exceptionally clean and so well equipped with an abundance of gadgets including Sky tv upstairs and down.”

“An exceptionally comfortable cottage with more technology than you can shake a stick at!”

“There were no local amenities - e.”

“Beautiful cottage very well equipped easy to get to places of interest.”

“Fantastic cottage, had a lovely stay there.”

“The cottage was even better than the photographs, only down side was no local pub, as the one in Powburn has closed down.”

“Fabulous property, superbly fitted out, wish I could have spent more time there.”

The property

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About the location

POWBURN

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